Abstract
This paper reports on the ways rabies is transmitted, examines symptoms of the disease, notes organs/systems affected and describes the cure and treatment involved. The paper discusses prevention strategies and also looks at methods of preventing contact with this deadly virus. There is a huge amount of source material appended to the paper.

Outline:
Introduction
Transmission of a Deadly Disease
Ways Rabies Transmitted; System Affected
Symptoms of Rabies
Prevention Strategies
Means for Educating About Rabies

From the Paper
"The Handbook of Diseases reports that the rabies' patient wound requires treatment and immunization immediately after exposure. The bite wounds (or other) and scratches must be thoroughly washed with soap and water. The individual patient's immunization status must be checked and, if needed, medical staff should administer tetanus-diphtheria prophylaxis. Medical personnel need to also take measures to control bacterial infection. Should the wound require suturing, the medical staff should utilize special treatment and suturing techniques to permit proper wound drainage. "If the wound is sutured, antiserum may be infiltrated locally" (Rabies: Treatment, 3)."

Tags:virus, vaccination, bites, animals, saliva

Abstract
This paper examines the characteristics, morphology, reservoirs of infection and host range of the rabies virus. Next, the author reviews the transmission, incubation period, signs and symptoms of the disease rabies, the pathogenesis of the disease and the survival of the pathogen outside the host. The paper concludes by examining the treatment of disease, its prevention through vaccination and and post-exposure prophylaxis schedule.

Table of Contents:
Organism
Name of Disease
Characteristics and Morphology
Incubation Period
Reservoirs of Infection and Host Range
Transmission
Signs and Symptoms
Pathogenesis of the Disease
Survival of the Pathogen outside the Host
Treatment of Disease
Prevention and Control of Disease

From the Paper
"The prodromal period usually lasts from 2 to 10 days and clinical symptoms are first noticed during this stage. The symptoms may include fever, general malaise, fatigue, cough, sore throat, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dysphagia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, irritability, vertigo, headache, anxiety, nervousness and apprehension. Some significant features like "insomnia, nightmares, depression, increased agitation, photophobia, priapism, and increased libido, may also occur." In that case, it suggests the presence of psychiatric disturbances encephalitis, or other brain abnormalities.
"A pathognomonic feature in the acute neurologic period is difficulty in drinking together with intense thirst. Attempts to drink brings painful spasms of pharynx and larynx, producing choking that patients later develop a dread for even the sight or sound of water (hydrophobia).
"In the acute neurologic period, the disease is categorized as dumb rabies if paralysis is the main clinical feature and as furious rabies if the symptom of hydrophobia is the main clinical feature. Both types of rabies may show signs like "focal and generalized convulsions, muscle fasciculations, hyperventilation, paresthesia, hypersalivation and nuchal rigidity." "
"After the acute neurologic period ends, the patient may develop a rapid, irregular type of breathing. Very soon, paralysis and coma develops. Unless ventilator support is instituted, the patient may develop respiratory arrest and death ensues (Rupprecht). Life support systems only prolong the clinical course of rabies and do not usually affect the final outcome of the disease (Rupprecht)

Tags:genome hosts, infected animal bites, prophylaxis vaccine

From the Paper
"Rabies is one of the oldest diseases known to human kind, with recorded incidences dated to 1800 B.C. in Mesopotamia). Rabies is an especially fearful disease for humans, for, once contracted, it is almost always fatal. "Only three people who showed clear evidence of rabies are known to have survived the illness, and all three suffered permanent nervous system damage resulting in physical or psychological after effects". This research examines rabies. The findings of the research are presented in (1) an introductory background, (2) a discussion of the epidemiology of rabies, and (3) a consideration of the threat of rabies in the United States."

Abstract
The paper examines recent developments in the field of DNA vaccines. It discusses progress in vaccines against rabies, cancer and HIV / AIDS, as well as the role of the United Nations' Joint Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in current medical studies.

From the Paper
"Areas where the development of the DNA vaccine is concentrated are rabies, cancer and HIV. A DNA vaccine has been developed that protects monkeys from becoming infected with rabies. "DNA encodes for the surface glycoprotein of the rabies virus that induces high level of neutralizing antibodies." This is promising, since the DNA vaccine is less expensive, easy to use, and does not require refrigeration. As a result, the vaccine could be supplied worldwide, especially in areas where rabies is an epidemic."

Tags:cancer, AIDS, rabies, UN

Abstract
This paper discusses the life and work of Louis Pasteur. It chronicles his discoveries of crystal asymmetry, the germ theory, vaccination, sepsis and pasteurization. The paper also discusses his work with fermentation, anthrax and rabies.

From the Paper
"Louis Pasteur was born in Dole in the region of Dura France and grew up in the town of Arbois. He was not an outstanding student in elementary school and took an early interest in drawing. However the headmaster of the local college recognized his potential and had him enrolled in the prestigious French University Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, founded to train outstanding students for University careers in science and letters. Pasteur became a chemist studying..."

Tags:anthrax, rabies, vaccination, germ theory

Abstract
This paper defined disease as anything impairing the normal state or functioning of the body as a whole or of any of its parts, explaining how certain diseases are short lived, but severe, others chronic. The author classifies diseases by their cause and how infectious they may be.

From the paper:

"Disease can be defined as anything impairing the normal state or functioning of the body as a whole or of any of its parts. Some diseases are short lived, but they are accompanied by severe symptoms. Others are chronic, or diseases that last a long time. Diseases are classified by their cause; this could be a virus, bacteria, rickettsias, or protozoa. Fungi and parasitic worms can also cause diseases. Human, certain animals and insects, and infected objects can transmit only infectious diseases. Chemical and physical agents such as drugs, poisons, and radiation can also cause disease."

Tags:symptoms, virus, infection, bacteria, strep, rabies, immune, germ